Volunteers Put Work on Hold and Serve in Puerto Rico

Medtronic continues to team up with All Hands and Heart, a disaster relief organization. Together, they’re providing opportunities for employees to put a pause on their day jobs and pitch in throughout hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.

The team, representing places all over the world, is working together on a different kind of Medtronic project. Disaster relief.

When natural disasters hit, Medtronic partners with All Hands and Heart, a disaster relief and recovery organization. Together, they provide employees with opportunities to put their everyday work on hold and volunteer.

“I told my boss about this and he simply said, ‘Go. We’ll cover for you,’” says software engineer Fan He. “For me, it was time to put my words into action and go help people.”

I told my boss about this and he simply said, 'Go. We'll cover for you.'

Fan He
Software Engineer and Puerto Rico Volunteer

Helping in times of need isn’t new to Medtronic. The company’s Mission extends beyond alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life, but also highlights the importance of making an impact in communities where employees live and work.

A Trip to Remember

“I feel fortunate to work for a company that supports its employees going out and helping those in need,” says Kamrin. (left)

When Hurricane Maria hit in late 2017, it left a wake of destruction. The historic storm knocked out power throughout Puerto Rico, downed trees, and damaged homes. Medtronic employs approximately 5,000 people on the island and many sustained damage to their own homes. Those same employees also helped to ensure the company’s operations could quickly be restored.

“We all felt the effects of the hurricane,” says Kamrin. “We saw the impact it made on our customers and employees. We know families were affected and that’s why we’re here.”

Throughout 2018, several Medtronic volunteer teams will be deployed in places throughout Puerto Rico. Much of their work will include mold sanitation, roofing, and rebuilding homes.

“I feel fortunate to work for a company that supports its employees going out and helping those in need,” says Kamrin.